Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,266 cc
T43 FCWMOT history
T43 FCW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 15 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 244,158 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 244,158 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,859 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T43 FCW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,266 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 15 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T43 FCW was last recorded at 244,158 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 2,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 241,661 miles · 29 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,497 miles
- Average per year
- 9,859 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 244,158 miles
- 2025 – 241,661 miles
- 2024 – 240,575 miles
- 2023 – 239,557 miles
- 2022 – 236,777 miles
- 2021 – 235,521 miles
- 2019 – 230,811 miles
- 2018 – 226,235 miles
- 2017 – 223,401 miles
- 2016 – 216,724 miles
- 2015 – 111,810 miles
- 2014 – 102,982 miles
- 2013 – 91,945 miles
- 2012 – 88,364 miles
- 2011 – 82,455 miles
- 2010 – 77,439 miles
- 2009 – 70,784 miles
- 2008 – 64,817 miles
- 2007 – 57,971 miles
- 2006 – 51,032 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass244,158 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2017
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass244,158 miles (+2,497)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 244,158 miles
- Test number
- 393544638513
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass241,661 miles (+1,086)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 241,661 miles
- Test number
- 548059149742
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass240,575 miles (+21)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 240,575 miles
- Test number
- 756208222794
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail240,554 miles (+997)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 240,554 miles
- Test number
- 825331128294
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass239,557 miles (+2,780)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 239,557 miles
- Test number
- 951634807454
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass236,777 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 236,777 miles
- Test number
- 665101275890
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail236,777 miles (+1,256)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,777 miles
- Test number
- 605538210699
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass235,521 miles (+4,710)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 235,521 miles
- Test number
- 449759400994
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass230,811 miles (+4,576)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 230,811 miles
- Test number
- 992508589832
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass226,235 miles (+2,834)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 226,235 miles
- Test number
- 470500335634
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass223,401 miles (+6,677)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 223,401 miles
- Test number
- 627012037505
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass216,724 miles (+104,914)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 216,724 miles
- Test number
- 876103555785
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges.
Pass111,810 miles (+8,828)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 111,810 miles
- Test number
- 825218285157
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass102,982 miles (+11,037)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 102,982 miles
- Test number
- 498758094174
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOffside front fog light not working
Pass91,945 miles (+3,581)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 91,945 miles
- Test number
- 898878063175
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass88,364 miles (+20)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 88,364 miles
- Test number
- 859423092174
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Note225/45/17 fronts 245/40/17 rears
Fail88,344 miles (+5,889)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,344 miles
- Test number
- 955222292105
- FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass82,455 miles (+5,016)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 82,455 miles
- Test number
- 709998181150
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,439 miles (+6,655)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 77,439 miles
- Test number
- 391559280187
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass70,784 miles (+5,967)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 70,784 miles
- Test number
- 201630899464
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNs head light unit glass chiped
Pass64,817 miles (+6,846)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 64,817 miles
- Test number
- 604708578120
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront no-plate slightly cracked
- NoteNearside headlight chipped
Pass57,971 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 57,971 miles
- Test number
- 753287877187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,971 miles (+6,939)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,971 miles
- Test number
- 484016177165
- FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.
- NoteSteering damper weak.
- NoteStone chips in screen.
Pass51,032 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 51,032 miles
- Test number
- 741523576150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T43 FCW
- Does T43 FCW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T43 FCW is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T43 FCW?
- The MOT on T43 FCW is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T43 FCW done?
- T43 FCW was recorded at 244,158 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 9,859 miles a year.
- Has T43 FCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T43 FCW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on T43 FCW ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on T43 FCW find?
- T43 FCW passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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